[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 84 (Tuesday, June 15, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1253]
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                      TRIBUTE TO BIRCHWOOD SCHOOL

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 15, 1999

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to offer my sincerest 
congratulations to the students of Birchwood School in Cleveland, OH 
who won at the local and state levels of the National History Day 
competition. These students are now competing at the national level.
  National History Day is a program for students to study and learn 
about historical issues, ideas, and events. It is a program that allows 
students to academically excel and gain intellectual growth throughout 
the year. During the year students develop critical thinking and 
problem solving skills. The theme for 1999 is ``Science, Technology, 
Invention in History: Impact, Influence, Change.'' After analyzing and 
interpreting their information on the topic, the students then present 
their findings in papers, exhibits, performances and media 
presentations that are evaluated by historians and educators.
  The following 15 students placed in the top two spots at the state 
competition and are participating in the national competition this 
week. They either worked individually or in groups: Patrick Costilow, 
Henna Gn, Nancy Brubaker, Jacob Stofan, Katie Tropp, Elyse Meena, Grace 
Hsieh, Christy Kufahi, Joanna West, Benjamin Wong, Samuel Chai, Imran 
Farooqi, Paul Ibrahim, Joseph Grabo, Richard Yurko.
  These students have dedicated a substantial portion of their time on 
their projects. It was an intense year for the students at Birchwood 
School, but their hard work and motivation have paid off. They placed 
at the top at local and state awards and are now on their way to 
winning the nationals.
  I would like to express my congratulations to the 15 students at 
Birchwood School for their achievements at local and state level 
competitons and I wish them luck in the national competition. Birchwood 
School should be proud of the 15 students for their accomplishments. I 
urge my colleagues to join me in congratulating all those involved for 
a job well done.

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